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2005 Toyota Highlander Base FWD

Base Front-wheel Drive

$24,280 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.8 sec

0-60 mph

17.2 sec

@ 80 mph

Horsepower • Torque
160 hp

Power

165 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,520 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

2005 Toyota Highlander Base FWD

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2005

Make:

Toyota

Model:

Highlander

Trim:

Base FWD

Style:

Base Front-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$24,280

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,520 lbs

Length:

184.6 in.

Width:

71.9 in.

Height:

67.9 in.

Wheelbase:

106.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.34

MPG:

22 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

19.1 gal. / 478 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

160 hp @ 5,700 rpm

Torque:

165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

2.4l I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.60 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

9.72 sec

0-60 mph:

10.12 sec

0-100 mph:

31.21 sec

Top Speed:

120 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.19 sec @ 64.3 mph

¼ mile:

17.24 sec @ 79.8 mph

½ mile:

27.39 sec @ 95.7 mph

1 mile:

44.59 sec @ 111.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/70SR16

Rear Tires:

P225/70SR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.12

Gear Ratios

1: 3.94

2: 2.2

3: 1.41

4: 1.02

R: 3.15

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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